Verget, Meursault 2006 In the nose you’ll find sweet oak with green herbs with a little volatility. In the mouth there is plenty of acidity, an expression of fresh lemons and a little thickness. From Jean-Marie Guffen, Vinifie et mis en bouteilles in Sologny. 13% $27.99 at Bottle Barn Verget

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Frederic Magnien, Vosne-Romanee, Vielle Vigne 2005 The nose of this wine features earth and rubber, some Band-Aid as well as reductive notes. In the mouth, the wine is tight and tannic, with obvious brett. I’ve had some other Magnien wines that showed nicely with age and I’ve had others that were tough wines like this [...]

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Domaine de Montille, Bourgogne 2005 Mint combines with vibrant red fruits in the nose. The mouth is quite concentrated, full of acidity and a tannic veneer. Lay this down for a few years. This is from the famous De Montille family. Mis en bouteille a Volnay. 13% $34.99 at the Wine Club
Domaine Robert Arnoux, Nuits-Saint-Georges, [...]

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Maison Ambroise, Corton, Le Rognet Grand Cru 1997
Quite youthful at this point, with nuttiness and cedar, earthiness and fruit on the ground. In the mouth this wine is still packed with flavor and the structure is still vivid. There’s great length and I expect some years of enjoyment to come. Vinified and mis en bouteille [...]

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Domaine des Croix, Beaune, Les Bressandes 1er Cru 2005 There’s earthiness, cinnamon and cloves in the nose, maybe a note of licorice as well. The mouth is quite structured, framing great concentration of flavor in a very young Burgundy. Mis en bouteille in Beaune 13% $?? a gift from one of the class
Bouchard Pere et [...]

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Paul Pernot, Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatieres 1er Cru 2006
The nose features minerals and a bit of fruit. The mouth is rich, buttery and oaky yet the acidity and green sense of green apples balances the picture – very nice. Mis in Puligny by Paul Pernot et ses fils Michel and Paul 14% $62.99 at Bottle Barn [...]

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Joseph Drouhin, Volnay 2005 The nose is dominated by brambles, stemminess and leaves. The fruit picks up in the mouth with ample acidity. There are ripe tannins which contribute firmness while being fairly supple by Burgundy standards. Mis by Drouhin, negociant eleveur a Beaune 13% $37.49 at Bottle Barn Drouhin
Nicolas Potel, Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru, Les [...]

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